Ayana Explains It All
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Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines (including in her own life) through in-depth discussions, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. Bridging the gap between current events and human behavior, Ayana explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find..
Ayana Explains It All
6d ago
The big man on campus is a group of good trouble making students who shall not be moved. The kids are alright.
Sources:
"Freedom is a Constant Struggle" by Angela Y. Davis.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/free-speech/2024/04/15/punishments-rise-student-protests-escalate
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/diversity/2024/03/08/report-most-jewish-muslim-students-fearful-amid-conflict
https://www.thefire.org/research-learn/limits-free-speech
https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/04/18/columbia-students-arrests-palestine-israel-encampment-nypd/
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Ayana Explains It All
1M ago
Ramadan is the month Muslims burn away our sins and I've been known to keep some of that fire for the unwashed and "rent payment is late" opinions on the animal farm that is social media. It's the Holy Month, not the "Holier than Thou month," see you at sundown.
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Ayana Explains It All
1M ago
Or, how conservative Whites are are having a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day" and want us all to suffer because of it. But when it comes to the US, they don't know her.
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Ayana Explains It All
2M ago
Black Excellence is a sign on a t-shirt and I'm buying two of them but not before I school you on why excellence is a double-edged sword in the Black community.
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Ayana Explains It All
3M ago
Until dating apps come with a coupon for a free therapy session, you'll settle for this podcast episode that'll help you find the greatest love of your life--YOU!
Works used in the making of this episode: just one!
"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown.
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Ayana Explains It All
5M ago
Muslims in the United States are burning our voter registration forms for warmth and revolution! But...woah...not so fast. We need some resolutions to go with our revolution.
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Ayana Explains It All
5M ago
Just left Pound Town, turns out it's a place where you get beat with a sock full of coins by your unfulfilled hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow. *Sigh*
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Ayana Explains It All
6M ago
There's only one Black Mamba, but there are millions of BLACK MAMAS and it is as safe for us to be here in our pregnant and mothering awesomeness as it is for a fish in shark infested waters. Works used in this episode: 1. “BIRTHING WHILE BLACK: EXAMINING AMERICA’S BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS” Statement for the Record Submitted by Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO, March of Dimes Hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. May 6, 2021; 2. "Why Is the Maternal Mortality Rate So High for Black Women?" Published: Apr 12, 2018, By: NWHN Staff. NWHN.com; 3. “How Serena ..read more
Ayana Explains It All
6M ago
This episode is brought to you by God...well, in a roundabout way. Ramadan is fast approaching for the Muslim community, join me as I deep dive into the Holy month with everything you wanted to know about why your Muslim friend is declining your offer of bottled water during the daylight hours, maybe it's cause it's generic and tastes like plastic or maybe there is a higher purpose. **Works Cited: The Holy Qur'an; Wikipedia entry on Estavanico; “African Slaves were the 1st to Celebrate Ramadan in American,” published by The Root and authored by Khaled Beydoun; and HistoryExtra.com, "A brief hi ..read more
Ayana Explains It All
6M ago
Equality anyone? We'll see. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support ..read more